Posts by: Kenneth I. Swartz
Commercial June 9, 2021 Conair: Blazing a new trail

The world’s largest aerial firefighting company, Conair Group Inc., is betting on its Dash 8-Q400AT conversion as the ultimate airtanker to fight wildfires and address a capability gap in international firefighting fleets.

features February 22, 2019 The green awakening

Electric-powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are multiplying at breakneck speed. Here, we feature some projects with a Canadian connection.

features September 4, 2018 Wings to fly

MHI Canada is carrying on a tradition of aerospace excellence in Mississauga, Ont., following in the footsteps of industry giants who called that area home. Today, the company is aiming to capture new wing and fuselage production work from major aircraft manufacturers.

Business August 20, 2018 New Global Debut

With longest-in-class range, the Global 5500 and 6500 will be powered by a new Rolls-Royce Pearl engine that neatly fits inside the previous BR710 engine cowling.

features April 10, 2018 Brand Ambassador

Bombardier’s 20-year-old Q400 turboprop is a shining example of Canadian aerospace innovation. But with its Downsview home up for sale, what does the future hold for the platform?

features December 4, 2017 Regional Tipping Point?

Bombardier has acted to secure the future of its flagship C Series, but the CRJ and Q400 families need some attention, too.